The tariff classification of hip flasks from the United Kingdom

NY D80042 July 22, 1998 CLA-2-73:RR:NC:N1:113 D80042 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7326.90.3500 Mr. John Hall J. Hall Marketing P.O. Box 27805 Minneapolis, MN 55427 RE: The tariff classification of hip flasks from the United Kingdom Dear Mr. Hall: In your letter dated July 8, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is the Stirrup Flask. It is a stainless steel hip flask used to hold 4 ounces of brandy or other spiritous liquor. The applicable subheading for the hip flask will be 7326.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other articles of iron or steel, other, other, containers of the kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag. The rate of duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 212-466-2084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division